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About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, post docs, and visiting researchers all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense.
To learn more, visit http://www.sandia.gov.
Department Description
The Security Systems Analysis Department is responsible for a wide variety of security projects ranging from development of new risk methodologies to development of training to performing vulnerability assessments to software development. These projects involve basic research and methodology development; systems level analysis and design using a wide variety of commercial tools and customer-designed software packages and processes. Customers include DOE, NNSA, DOD, DHS, NRC, NASA, and Sandia R&D programs. Assignments within the department include security assessment methodology development, training, and implementation. Our staff brings a wide variety of experience including nuclear, mechanical, civil engineering, software development, etc.
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Job Summary
Performs work as an entry- to mid-level member of the workforce within a science and engineering environment involving graduate-level assignments, which may include research, application of project design and diagnostics, testing and documentation, development and analysis of technology options, and assembly and troubleshooting.
Primary Job Duties
Job assignments vary upon organization, discipline preference, and specific job requirements as defined in the job specification. Duties may include working collaboratively with technical staff on developmental research, analysis of technology and engineering options, project design, testing, formulating conclusions, data collection, and analyzing experimental data. Job specifications: The Interns for Security, Arms Control and Force Protection Engineering (iSAFE) work on developing next-generation systems for compelling national security missions. Students performs work as an entry- to mid-level members of the workforce within a science and engineering environment involving graduate-level assignments, which may include research, application of project design and diagnostics, testing and documentation, development and analysis of technology options, and assembly and troubleshooting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of technical principles and processes. Understanding of and demonstrated ability to use a variety of research tools. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to contribute in a team environment. Demonstrated knowledge of project management. Extensive knowledge of a suite of software, including Microsoft Office.
Required
The successful candidate must meet the following Sandia Student Intern Requirements: Official acceptance into an accredited university's graduate program, full-time enrollment during the spring term immediately preceding the internship period (9 credit hours), a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0, and the ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer. U.S. citizenship. -Candidates must be pursuing a master's or doctorate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to develop and present ideas and results in oral and written form. Ability to obtain a DOE security clearance. -Electrical/Computer Engineering students need to have demonstrated strong electrical engineering skills and familiarity with modern software development practices and tools. -Mechanical Engineering students should have demonstrated knowledge/experience with thermal test and analysis, system assessments and structural design and CAD systems. -Computer Science students should have demonstrated strong software development skills and familiarity with modern software development practices and tools.
Desired
-GPA of at least 3.7 out of 4.0. -Working knowledge, experience/education in a subset of the following: Scientific/engineering application software development, UNIX, Linux, Windows, Java / C++, cyber assessments, network penetration testing, UI, data visualization, systems engineering, wired/wireless networks, data exploitation/mining/fusion, digital signal processing, numerical analysis, modeling and simulation, relational databases, FPGA, VHDL, Low Level Programming, embedded systems, control systems, SCADA , critical infrastructure and/or electric power systems, RF, mechanical engineering design, analysis and development of large - complex scientific and technical systems, test plan development and execution. -An existing U.S. Government granted security clearance.
Security Clearance
Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted L-level security clearance. Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment.
Benefits
At Sandia you will receive many benefits as a valued employee of a premier national multi-program engineering and science research laboratory. In our Total Rewards package you will enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, a stimulating, positive environment and learning opportunities that will help build your career. More information may be found on our Careers website.
EEO
Sandia National Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer of qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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